Cassville City Council approves body cam, dash cam purchase
June 23
Sheila Harris
Cassville City Council met June 14.
Council approved the $132,363.53 expenditure for new body cams and dash cams for city police officers, with payments to be made over a five-year period.
According to chief of police, Dana Kammerlohr, the chosen provider is Axon Enterprises.
“We talked to several companies,” Kammerlohr said, “and felt Axon offered the best value.
“Twelve body cameras and seven dash cameras for police vehicles will be delivered on day one,” Kammerlohr said. “In 30 months, 12 newer body cams with updated technology will be provided; in 60 months, both body and dash cams will be provided, upgraded to the newest technology at the time.”
According to Kammerlohr, one feature of the Axon body cams is that they will be automatically activated when an officer removes his weapon - either sidearm or taser - from its holster.
“This way,” Kammerlohr said, “an officer won’t have to take that extra second to activate his body cam.”
In additional matters, Marshall Decker, of Decker & DeGood, presented the council with favorable audit results.
Council gave representatives from Allgeier Martin the green light to begin soliciting easements from property owners for sewer and water right-of-ways, with improvements expected to begin after the first of the year.
Representatives from FEMA/SEMA have committed to availability for question and answer sessions for residents and business owners regarding the National Flood Management Program. The location and times of sessions will be announced closer to the date, when plans are in place.
Sheila Harris
Cassville City Council met June 14.
Council approved the $132,363.53 expenditure for new body cams and dash cams for city police officers, with payments to be made over a five-year period.
According to chief of police, Dana Kammerlohr, the chosen provider is Axon Enterprises.
“We talked to several companies,” Kammerlohr said, “and felt Axon offered the best value.
“Twelve body cameras and seven dash cameras for police vehicles will be delivered on day one,” Kammerlohr said. “In 30 months, 12 newer body cams with updated technology will be provided; in 60 months, both body and dash cams will be provided, upgraded to the newest technology at the time.”
According to Kammerlohr, one feature of the Axon body cams is that they will be automatically activated when an officer removes his weapon - either sidearm or taser - from its holster.
“This way,” Kammerlohr said, “an officer won’t have to take that extra second to activate his body cam.”
In additional matters, Marshall Decker, of Decker & DeGood, presented the council with favorable audit results.
Council gave representatives from Allgeier Martin the green light to begin soliciting easements from property owners for sewer and water right-of-ways, with improvements expected to begin after the first of the year.
Representatives from FEMA/SEMA have committed to availability for question and answer sessions for residents and business owners regarding the National Flood Management Program. The location and times of sessions will be announced closer to the date, when plans are in place.
Purdy City Council Met in June
June 23
Ezra DeVore
Purdy City Council met Wednesday, June 16.
According to Public Works Director, Lonnie Lowery, due to an undetectable water leak, Purdy is losing nearly one-third of their water supply - approximately one million gallons of water each month. Two recent water leaks have been fixed, yet the third remains unfound. Extensive measures continue to be taken to find and fix the leak.
According to Section Three of the Ordinance of the City of Purdy which Prohibits Illegal Dumping within the City Limits of the City of Purdy, any person engaged in illegal dumping will be summoned for an ordinance violation. This ordinance is presently in full force and effect.
Purdy May Police Report
• On May 2, a loose dog killed twelve chickens after breaking into a chicken coop. The killer was caught and taken to a dog pound, and their owner was issued a citation for “dog running at large.”
• On May 6, two juveniles threw rocks at children, breaking a car window. The juveniles were reported to the juvenile office.
• On May 10, a school custodian caught a juvenile male vandalizing the FEMA building with “gang style graffiti” using a black permanent marker. This juvenile was also reported to the juvenile office.
• On May 12, a victim was bitten by a loose dog, and the owner was issued a citation for “dog running at large.” The victim was not seriously injured.
• On May 13, two purses were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the Dollar General Store parking lot. Several pieces of jewelry and a cell phone were among the stolen items. The investigation is ongoing. Possibly related, on May 15, another purse was stolen from another unlocked car. Later that evening, a credit card taken from the purse was used at Happy House in Monett. Another credit card was used at the Rapid Roberts Store in Monett to purchase $100 worth of scratcher tickets. A possible suspect has been identified and charges have been filed in Monett for fraudulent use of a credit device. The alleged suspect has an extended criminal history, with current felony warrants, and has allegedly been involved in theft in Monett, Pierce City, Purdy, and Aurora.
• On May 18, a parent reported that a teacher had physically assaulted her special needs son by grabbing his arm. The incident is being reviewed by an attorney to see if any charges are warranted.
Ezra DeVore
Purdy City Council met Wednesday, June 16.
According to Public Works Director, Lonnie Lowery, due to an undetectable water leak, Purdy is losing nearly one-third of their water supply - approximately one million gallons of water each month. Two recent water leaks have been fixed, yet the third remains unfound. Extensive measures continue to be taken to find and fix the leak.
According to Section Three of the Ordinance of the City of Purdy which Prohibits Illegal Dumping within the City Limits of the City of Purdy, any person engaged in illegal dumping will be summoned for an ordinance violation. This ordinance is presently in full force and effect.
Purdy May Police Report
• On May 2, a loose dog killed twelve chickens after breaking into a chicken coop. The killer was caught and taken to a dog pound, and their owner was issued a citation for “dog running at large.”
• On May 6, two juveniles threw rocks at children, breaking a car window. The juveniles were reported to the juvenile office.
• On May 10, a school custodian caught a juvenile male vandalizing the FEMA building with “gang style graffiti” using a black permanent marker. This juvenile was also reported to the juvenile office.
• On May 12, a victim was bitten by a loose dog, and the owner was issued a citation for “dog running at large.” The victim was not seriously injured.
• On May 13, two purses were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the Dollar General Store parking lot. Several pieces of jewelry and a cell phone were among the stolen items. The investigation is ongoing. Possibly related, on May 15, another purse was stolen from another unlocked car. Later that evening, a credit card taken from the purse was used at Happy House in Monett. Another credit card was used at the Rapid Roberts Store in Monett to purchase $100 worth of scratcher tickets. A possible suspect has been identified and charges have been filed in Monett for fraudulent use of a credit device. The alleged suspect has an extended criminal history, with current felony warrants, and has allegedly been involved in theft in Monett, Pierce City, Purdy, and Aurora.
• On May 18, a parent reported that a teacher had physically assaulted her special needs son by grabbing his arm. The incident is being reviewed by an attorney to see if any charges are warranted.
